Flyers' Simmonds denies use of slur

No homophobic reference, he says

11:48 PM,
Sep. 27, 2011

Written by

RANDY MILLER | Courier-Post Staff

Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds acknowledges it's been quite the past few days - for all the wrong reasons.

A victim of racism last week, Simmonds was accused of using a homophobic slur Monday night during a confrontation with Sean Avery, the New York Rangers' instigator who has been one of the league's most controversial players for years.

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, which is based in New York City, has been in contact with Flyers officials and wants an apology from Simmonds. ...